1980 Audi Sport vs. 2012 BMW 328
To start off, 2012 BMW 328 is newer by 32 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Audi Sport. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Audi Sport would be higher. At 2,979 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 BMW 328 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Audi Sport (300 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 70 more horse power than 2012 BMW 328. (230 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1980 Audi Sport should accelerate faster than 2012 BMW 328. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 BMW 328 weights approximately 735 kg more than 1980 Audi Sport.
Because 1980 Audi Sport is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2012 BMW 328. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1980 Audi Sport will offer significantly more control. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 1980 Audi Sport (330 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 59 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 BMW 328. (271 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 1980 Audi Sport will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 BMW 328.
Compare all specifications:
| 1980 Audi Sport | 2012 BMW 328 | |
| Make | Audi | BMW |
| Model | Sport | 328 |
| Year Released | 1980 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2133 cc | 2979 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 5 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 300 HP | 230 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 330 Nm | 271 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 79.3 mm | 89.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86.4 mm | 84 mm |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1000 kg | 1735 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4170 mm | 4536 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1816 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1417 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2210 mm | 2810 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 57 L |
